Registered Nurse - Neurosciences and Specialty Care Surgery Unit

HealthPartners • Saint Paul, MN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Regions Hospital is hiring a patient-focused Registered Nurse for its Neurosciences and Specialty Care Surgery Unit, known as South 10. This 36-bed unit has all private rooms and is certified by the Joint Commission as a comprehensive stroke center. It cares for acutely ill adult and geriatric patients with general and progressive-care neurological problems, spinal cord disorders requiring surgery, and post-operative spinal drains. The unit also provides care for patients undergoing surgical specialty procedures, including urology and ENT.

As part of a Level I Trauma Center, the nursing staff contribute to the hospital’s patient care. Regions Hospital’s Professional Nursing Practice Model emphasizes patient- and family-centered bedside care. Nurses are empowered to manage their clinical practice and work environment through a Shared Governance Model focused on evidence-based nursing practice. New-hire registered nurses receive individualized orientation and are automatically enrolled in the Transition to Regions Hospital Practice nurse residency program, which supports learning, role transition, and retention.

The schedule is 0.70 FTE, with a mix of 8- and 12-hour day and night shifts and every-third-weekend rotation.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree, or an Associate Degree in Nursing and one year of RN experience.
• Internal new graduate applicants may meet the minimum education requirement with an Associate Degree in Nursing.
• Licensed as a registered nurse by the State of Minnesota.
• CPR for the professional rescuer or BLS for healthcare providers.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and a strong ability to work with patients from varied cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Nice To Haves

• BSN or MSN strongly preferred; generally expected to be obtained within five years of hire.
• One year of acute-care RN experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient- and family-centered bedside nursing care to patients on the Neurosciences and Specialty Care Surgery Unit.
• Care for acutely ill adult and geriatric patients with neurological problems, spinal cord disorders requiring surgery, and post-operative spinal drains.
• Provide care for patients with surgical specialty needs, including urology and ENT procedures.
• Manage clinical practice and the working environment through the Shared Governance Model, with a focus on evidence-based nursing practice.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k) with match
• Disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• On-site employee fitness center
• On-site employee clinic
• Center for Employee Resilience providing support and evidence-based practices
• Eligibility as a qualified nonprofit employer under the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Associate degree